Why Every School NEEDS a Certified Librarian

In this powerful 2-part interview, discover how certified school librarian K.C. Boyd revolutionized reading culture, secured $3.25 million in funding, and became a fierce advocate for student access. From taking a school from worst to excellent in 4 years to rebuilding 8 libraries in underserved communities, K.C. shares her proven strategies for student engagement, inclusive teaching, and education transformation.

🔥 What You'll Learn:
• How to build strong home-school connections through transparent communication
• Innovative teaching strategies that boost student motivation and participation
• Effective approaches to culturally responsive teaching and equity in education
• Professional development insights for empowered educators
• School leadership tactics that create lasting school improvement
• Ways to support the whole child through inclusive classrooms

Perfect for: teachers, education coaches, school administrators, parents, instructional leaders, school counselors, and anyone passionate about student success and thriving students.

Chapters
Part 1:
0:00 - Introduction to K.C. Boyd, 2022 School Librarian of the Year
2:15 - Educational Journey and Family Inspiration
5:30 - Transforming Wendell Phillips Academy (Last to Excellence)
8:45 - Building Teacher Collaboration and Student Engagement
12:20 - Rebuilding 8 Libraries in East St. Louis
16:10 - Digital vs. Print Books Discussion
18:30 - Chi School Librarians Advocacy Work
21:45 - The DC Read-In Protest Strategy
24:00 - Winning $3.25 Million for 36 Schools

Part 2:
26:30 - Balancing Multiple Leadership Roles
29:15 - News Literacy and Digital Citizenship
32:00 - Building a 4,269 sq ft Library Collection
35:20 - Student Relationships and Book Selection
38:45 - Addressing Book Bans and Censorship
42:30 - Importance of Certified Librarians
45:15 - Makerspace Programs and Digital Literacy
48:30 - Virtual Learning During Pandemic
51:00 - Social Media and Professional Networks
54:15 - Advice for Future Librarians

Some of Many Awards, Honors & Published Writing Highlighting K.C.’s Work:

• Ace Advocate: K.C. Boyd Is 2022 School Librarian of the Year (School Library Journal, 2022)
• Recipient of the 2022 School Librarian of the Year Award and Scholastic's ‘15 Librarians to Follow on Instagram’
• Librarian K.C. Boyd an advocate for students, community, profession (News Literacy Project, 2021)
• School Libraries 2021: Advocacy is a Necessary Part of the Job for School Librarians (School Library Journal, 2021)
• 2020 Distinguished Service Award, District of Columbia Library Association
• K.C. Boyd, School Librarian, Answers Our Questions! (Every Library - The Medium  2018) 
• K.C. Boyd: A Leader for Readers (School Library Journal, 2016)

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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.